INTRODUCTION

Diversity, Indonesia's national motto, Unity in the heart of this dynamic and attractive Southeast Asian nation is a word that strikes even deeper. Provides a variety of cultures and geographical complexity as Indonesia a few places, and there are always two trips Documentation. Indonesia's seventeen thousand islands that stretch over five thousand miles along the equator that. Malay Peninsula and Indochina, the distance to the northwest, and south of the continent of Australia. Are in the northern Philippines and Micronesia. The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia is a group of islands between Asia and Australia in the continental shelves. As a result, the islands of Indonesia and the ideal destination for adventure, wildlife support a dazzling abundance of topographies and Ecologies Mist - maybe volcanoes and mountains, unexplored rain forests, thousands of miles of beaches, and endless offshore reefs provide a wonderful array of eco-travel. Most of the small size of the country names in the islands, but the grip will be - fully or in part - the vast number of islands. Such as Sumatra, Kalimantan (formerly Borneo, and Malaysia share), Sulawesi, and Java. The world's second largest island in the Indonesian iriyan Jaya (Greenland rear) of New Guinea, occupies the western half. Is now the most populous Indonesian islands of Java, Jakarta is the capital city of the extension. Other important islands are excellent, popular resort island of Bali, lombok, Catholic Flores and Komodo, home of dragons. Extended dry season from June to October, and the rainy season from November to March, are understandable for two seasons in Indonesia. Two hot. Coastal areas, however, are often good, and the air is often cold in the mountains.

HISTORY

THE COAT OF ARMS OF INDONESIA,
HISTORY GARUDA

Portuguese traders arrived in the next century, but was removed in 1595 by the Dutch around. The Dutch East India Company in the United in an attempt to control the spice trade, on the island of Java.

Netherlands suppression by Napoleon in 1811, after the acquisition of the British Isles, but they were returned to the Dutch in 1816. In 1922, Indonesia is an important part of the Dutch kingdom. During World War II, Japan recovered Islands. Tokyo was crucial to the war effort in Indonesia's oil, and Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta-wing nationalists such interest is tolerated. After Japan's surrender, Sukarno and Hatta on August 17, 1945, the Indonesian independence. ALLIED forces, much of the British Indian forces, until the arrival of the Dutch troops that fought in the prewar yadhatadha reiterates the national army.

POPULATION

160 per cent of the total population in Indonesia is changing over the past 50 years, during which, in 1960, 242.3 million people in 2011 from 93.1 million has been recorded. The World Bank reported that the Indonesian population. Historically, from 1960 until 2011, Indonesia's population of 242.3 million, a large amount of time in December 2011 and in December 1960 reached 93.1 million less than the record with an average of 163.4 million. Each of the 29 people on the planet without a doubt the population of Indonesia Indonesia is a resident of a person, that is, 3.51 percent of the total population of the world. Indonesia is the fourth largest country on earth, some people surprise you to learn that. For small from, Indonesia is actually 1,919,440 square kilometers (735,355 square miles) of land to the innocence of a wide range of over 17,000 islands archipelago. During the 19th largest country in terms of the Indonesian territory, and it has a very high population density means.Confirmed by Statistics:Record last official population census of the population of Indonesia in 2010 and it has been found that the 17,508 Islands Country 237,424,363 people. The 123.76 people per square kilometer (323.05 per sq mi), equivalent to the population density. 58% of the population living on the island of Java in Indonesia, and is involved in stats for all of the world's most populous island. In recent years, the country's family planning awareness program, but a staggering 288 million by 2020 and by 2050 is expected to reach around 254 million, it is just that he had a significant population increase in speed. In 2012, the population of Indonesia is estimated to already have the ability to join in July 2012 and the official 2010 248,216,193 people indicates a significant increase.

LANGUAGE

Republic of Indonesia Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia. Bahasa 'language' that means. Called) is the official language. It is the official language of the Declaration of Independence was proclaimed a republic in 1945. Over 23 million people speak a Malay dialect similar.Indonesia is the official language of Australia (Cocos Islands and Christmas Island), Brunei, Timor, New Caledonia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, southern Thailand, and is spoken in Suriname.Almost all Indonesian citizens to speak fluently, however, are on the island of the group's 365 active languages ​​and dialects. Several small islands are also in their own language, such as Bali, there are. Other islands, many languages ​​are spoken, and because of the diversity of languages, it is necessary to consolidate the Republic monolingual all common.Here are some of the regional languages ​​or dialects actively spoken in Indonesia:* Rejang (South Sumatra)* Dairi Batak (North Sumatra)* Toraja (South Sulawesi)* Lampung (south Sumatra)* Makassarese (South Sulawesi)* Toba Batak (North Sumatra)* Sasak (lombok)* Banjarese (South Kalimantan)* The Acehnese (North Sumatra)* Balinese (Bali and lombok)* Buginese (South Sulawesi)* Minangkabau (Central Sumatra)* Mature (Madura and Java)* Sudanese (Java)* The Javanese (Java).The majority of Indonesian words, their origins are Austronesian languages. Almost 80% of the words come from Malaysia. In addition, its distinct mark on the history therein, and the Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, and Portuguese, there is evidence to the effect, and also left their mark on Sanskrit and Tamil.

FESTIVALS

Here are the top 10 festivals in Indonesia:

Baliem Valley Festival:August - Festival of the exclusively Papuan conflict of interest but also the power and the belief in the root of the local tribe, but it's a symbol of fertility and prosperity. Baliem Valley, the country's greatest celebration of the different cultures.

BAU Nyale Fishing Festival:February or March - the first of hundreds of these huge Fishing Festival in lombok nyale (wormlike fish) come to catch a sangrahavalokanam.

Pasola:February or March - Karma refers to the war, the harvest festival of Nusa Tenggara.

Waisak:May - Buddha's birth and enlightenment of thousands of monks and devotees are celebrated in Borobudur.

FOOD

VARIETY OF TASTES OF FOOD

Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest economy and millions of 230 people. With a multitude of languages ​​and ethnic groups throughout the 17,000 islands, Indonesia is a surprise is that the food is as diverse as its geography! Traveling with other offers, such as a culinary journey through Indonesia.

Food in Indonesia, China, Europe, India, and is also influenced by the centuries. European traders such as nutmeg and cloves, and moved to the more expensive local aromatic Search Indonesia; Portuguese introduced their migration peanuts. Indians and Chinese, and helped them to the noodles and vegetables, with soybeans.

Seafood is widely available in the waters between the islands and the Equatorial Atmosphere Rich Rice and soybeans that can provide the right environment.

A popular food in Indonesia:Nasi Goreng:Like its neighbors, Indonesia's main staple rice - spices, served either plain or fried. No traveler edges goreng, fried rice in Indonesia's tasty version marched through Indonesia on their weight without eating. This popular, low-cost dish for dinner and sometimes breakfast is eaten regularly for Indonesia. Garlic, shallot, tamarind, and chili provide the delicious nasi goreng taste.Mie Goreng:Mie goreng - pronounced "mee goreng" - fried noodles that is different from the Indonesian version of the archipelago. Tourist areas, restaurants, fine spices and vegetables, stir-fried yellow noodles works. Flours or other rural areas of the Mi-goreng only high in fat and MSG instant, ramen - noodles in a pack that style.Gado - Gado:Vegetarians have a great selection, Gado - Gado fact "hybridization" means. Gado - gado is usually coated with a protein with a thick peanut sauce stir - fried vegetables.

Satay:Satay, grilled meat on glowing charcoal skewered, while walkingthe streets of Indonesia is one of the most common smells.Usually chicken, beef, lamb, pork, or any of a stick on the fire to be made, satay buy a quick snack or a main meal, depending on the size of the works on small skewers. Satay is usually served with peanutsauce or sambal.Tempeh:Baked or fried tempeh is made by pressure on a cake of fermented soybeans. The organizational structure and the ability to almost any dish more delicious tempeh to make a perfect meat substitute, and its reputation has already spread to the West.Ayam Goreng:Fried chicken in all parts of the world is - food. Ayam goreng is usually served on a crispy brown fried rice and the chicken has to be one or two pieces.Laksa:Malaysian Laksa noodle dish originated, but the most popular spread in Indonesia for the glory and love. Laksa is a dish of sweet, sour, fishy, ​​salty, and spicy flavors, a thick soup with rice noodles is provided.

PLACES TO VISIT

Often Asian "Sleeping Giant" is referred to, more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia, and the world's fourth most populous country, and the world's largest Muslim religion has a population of.

Indonesia provides destinations and places to visit. The many islands, Bali and the country's most popular destinations for tourists, Touring volcanoes and other earth structures, go to some of these, or just a selection of temples, mosques, or to visit. Details of the discussion, the top places to visit in Indonesia are:

1.Bali: About 4 million people in the Home, Bali and natural resources, friendly people, and the nation of the temperature and the atmosphere makes it easy to adjust the different seasons of the year there was a lot of travelers PLEASANT climate and abundant. Bali Beach is not your average beach. Beach was alive with dance, parties, and a lot of fun at our gigs if they are hot spots. Natural resources, the abundance of flora and fauna unique to the island.

2.Istiqlal Mosque:It is not everyday that most people visit the mosque in Southeast Asia's largest mosque, however, Istiqlal Mosque, built in 1975, and access to more than 120,000 people. Are the holy days of the year, when the prayer at the mosque during the days of Idul Adha are Firti and Idul. "Istiqlal", "freedom", and the name of the mosque to pray on the floor means that a number of people had a great view of the mosque. Aside from religious facilities, Istiqlal Mosque, the lectures, seminars, conferences, bazaars, and women, youth and children to social and cultural programs are also provisions in the various programs.

3. Prambanan temple: Roro Jonggrang known among the locals, prambanan temple in Southeast Asia, is one of the largest temples in the Hindu religion. Brahma, Shiva, Vishnu, and: three main shrines dedicated to the three gods of the Hindu religion. Aside from the three main shrines, temples, all of which are critical in the 224. Visitors and tourists over long distances, and can not exceed the ruins of former temples scattered throughout the exhibit will be shown in the main shrines, are applicable. Behind the temple is also common to see the sunrise in the morning around 5:00 prambanan, a must-see.

4.Sulawesi:In the past, and is generally known as Celebes and informally referred to as the Orchid Island, Sulawesi, between Borneo and the Maluku Islands. The people of Sulawesi pottery, weaving, and dancing, which had called for their diverse artistic abilities. They are also good at weaving complex. When Sulawesi, which is a scuba divers from around the world compiled Bunaken, Indonesia is one of the most popular diving areas, a visit is necessary. Bunaken's waters, which can be seen in schools of whales or dolphins. Tana Toraja's famous and elaborate burial customs of another popular tourist destination.

5.Lake Toba: The largest volcanic lake in the world. Pleasant environment such as Lake Toba, Sumatra Travel the path, or see the excellent is usually on the tourist agendas. Stand out on the lake, the lake is less than any of the rest of which is a small lake. Many people living near Lake Toba are usually Bataks - easily distinguished by their colorful decorations and unique roofs of their houses on top of the two ends of the curve. Sumatra, for many tourists, Tuk Tuk, King Sidabutar of the old cemetery, and visit Ambarita.

RELIGION

NO COUNTRY IS FREE FROM
RELIGIOUS INTOLERANCE

90% of the population is Muslim religion religious systems found in Indonesia as there are many types of beliefs with the claim. Indonesia is the world's largest Muslim religion, the country is considered, however, Indonesia, the Islamic religion, the beliefs of the current ("aliran") of a myriad, each with a set of beliefs and practices that slightly. Buddhism, Hinduism, Animism Greek Paganism and magical forms of practice are groups. Roman Catholicism and various Protestant denominations of the Christian religion practiced in Indonesia or overseas is not. Of fasting, a monk who died in labor, communal meals, prayer, and the relics of the Housekeeping's models have "(" aliran keagamaan ") religious currents are the most common set of practices. Indonesia does not have a state religion, but a legal system is to control a variety of beliefs. Only 5 loyalty categories and every religion is legally recognized by the state to practice should be the one to come. These categories are:1.Islam 2.Roman Catholics3.Hinduism4.Buddhism5.Protestantism 90% of the population is also legal - can hardly be considered a different religion - as well as a practice, from the Muslim religion believes. Muslim religion allowed to grant building permits from the control of local administrative units, for example, many of the church buildings in Indonesia came off. It can be seen from the Islamic religion, it is impossible to Fr Furthermore, it is difficult to be converted to another religion.

CULTURE

BUDDHABAR,JAMBI INDONESIA RELIGION

Indonesian culture is a powerful and versatile as its territory and natural beauty. Rich Indonesian culture and the various neighboring countries as a result of the influence of its own ethnic culture. Medieval Age, and European and Middle Eastern influence in the ancient times, the influence from India and China are behind Indonesia's vibrant culture. Religions also have a big impact on the Indonesian culture. World Indonesia is one of the largest Muslim religion, the country is still in its impact on everyday life is embedded in Hinduism and Buddhism. Indonesia's Culture in the South Asian country is associated with the arts.

Indonesia's major cultural sites are:The remains of the 18th century were the rule of the Muslim religion, which 1.Palembang:One of the Seven Wonders of the World 2.Borobudur: Site in the ninth century Hindu Religion - Buddhist temple in it.3.Jakarta:It is dedicated to the museums and indigenous art and crafts, which have a market of Indonesia's cultural sites such as the one4. Taman sari: which kings and queens of the water used for bathing, and the rest of the castle. The true spirit of Indonesian culture, music, dance, drama, literature, and reflects the country's cuisine. Currently affecting the country by Western television and cinema. The tradition of the country so that they can get a true feeling of being a tourist and cultural activities of the Indonesian government.